Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, and Other Speculative Fiction
What do you do when the Earth is under assault from monstrous creatures by alternate dimensions and you’re the only person who can wield the weapon that can destroy them? From the American southwest to a secret society in Turkey, the paladin Richard Oort and his ward Mosi try to stay in front of their Read More »
Read an excerpt from The Unnoticeables, a funny and frightening urban fantasy by Robert Brockway. ONE Unknown. Unnamed. I met my guardian angel today. She shot me in the face. I’m not much for metaphor. So when I say “guardian angel,” I don’t mean some girl with big eyes and swiveling hips, who I put Read More »
Fourth of July weekend is almost here and that has us thinking about SUMMER VACATION! We’ve planned our trip and packed our bags. The car is gassed up and ready to go. But here’s the hardest part: what audiobook are we going to listen to on the drive? If we’re having this problem, we’re assuming Read More »
The short list for the 2015 Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic have been announced! My Real Children, by Jo Walton, is listed in the Adult Fiction category, with Peter Watts’ Echopraxia among the Honourable Mentions. Plus, A. M. Dellamonica’s Child of a Hidden Sea by A. M. Dellamonica made the Honourable Mentions for the Young Adult category. Read More »
“It’s like a cross between Jurassic Park and Game of Thrones.” —George R. R. Martin We hope you enjoy this excerpt from The Dinosaur Lords, by Victor Milán. Chapter 1 Tricornio, Three-horn, Trike—Triceratops horridus. Largest of the widespread hornface (ceratopsian) family of herbivorous, four-legged dinosaurs with horns, bony neck-frills, and toothed beaks; 10 tonnes, 10 meters Read More »
Please enjoy this excerpt from Kitty Saves the Word, the final book in the beloved Kitty Norville series by Carrie Vaughn. Chapter 1 MY STUDIO space felt like a favorite pair of jeans, worn and comfortable, maybe disreputable, but while wearing them I was sure I could conquer the world. Here behind my microphone, monitor and Read More »
Once a month, we’re spotlighting a Tor book that’s about to become available in paperback. Today, we’re featuring The House of the Four Winds, by Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory, publishing June 30th. In The House of the Four Winds, Princess Clarice, disguising herself as a sailor named Clarence, intends to work her way to the New World. Read More »
Tor Books is heading to San Diego Comic-Con! Once again Tor (Booth #2707) continues our wildly popular *in-booth signings and giveaways, offering you a chance to meet your favorite authors up close and personal and pick up free books. We’ve got a great line up including appearances by: Brandon Sanderson, Charlie Jane Anders, Susan Dennard, and more! For Read More »
One Second After author William R. Forstchen discusses EMPs.
Read an excerpt from Dark Orbit, a compelling novel by Nebula and Hugo Award-nominated author Carolyn Ives Gilman featuring alien contact, mystery, and murder. Chapter One In the course of Saraswati Callicot’s vagabond career, she had been disassembled and brought back to life so many times, the idea of self-knowledge had become a bit of a Read More »